publicist confirmed.Mary was best known for co-founding The Supremes at just 15 years-old alongside Diana Ross and Florence Ballard in Detroit.She remained with the Motown Records trio until its dissolution in 1977.Motown label's founder Berry Gordy spoke fondly of Mary in a statement, saying: "A trailblazer, a diva and will be deeply missed."He continued: "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes."She was quite a star in her own right and over the years continued to work hard to boost the legacy of the Supremes."Mary Wilson was extremely special to me."Berry added: "The Supremes were always known as the 'sweethearts of Motown'."Mary, along with Diana.
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